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PSA Poster 7: Paragraph and Subhead Formatting
PSA Poster 7: Paragraph and Subhead Formatting
1. Lesson Goals
1. Lesson Goals
SWBAT:
Break up Subheads into Columns or separate text frames
Use repetition and alignment
Use Paragraph / Character Styles
Format Font, Color, Case, Pt Size
2. Option 1: Make Columns
2. Option 1: Make Columns
1. Select your area type with the Selection Tool
2. Choose "Area Type Options" from the Type Menu
Type > Area Type Options
3. In the Area Type Options panel, change number of columns to at least 2
3. Option 2: Make Threaded Text Frames
3. Option 2: Make Threaded Text Frames
1. Select your area type with the Selection Tool
2. Click and drag the lower right tab and hide some of the text by making the area type rectangle smaller
3. Click on the red plus sign once to load your curser with the hidden text
4. Move your curser away from to see the loaded text icon (see above left).
5. Click and drag a rectangular area fro your second text frame
Your hidden text will flow into the new rectangular
4. Preliminarly Position and Scale Text Areas
4. Preliminarly Position and Scale Text Areas
1. Use your selection tool to PRELIMINARILY position and scale your text areas. You will need to repeat the process after you format your font style, pt size, etc.
PRELIMINARILY: in preparation for something fuller or more important.
5. Change Color of Subheads and Paragraph Text
5. Change Color of Subheads and Paragraph Text
1. Select your area type with the Selection Tool
2. Open your color Panel
3. Adjust the sliders to the color you want.
4. Highlight the subheads with the Type Tool and make them a different color.
5. Make sure to...
• match the mood and purpose of your poster. • keep color scheme simple (2-4 colors only)• make your text easy to read.6. Format Paragraph Text: Choose Simple Font
6. Format Paragraph Text: Choose Simple Font
1. Make sure the area type is still selected with the selection tool.
2. Open the Character Panel from the Control Bar and choose an easy to read font that matches the mood of your PSA. Don't use decorative or script fonts for your paragraphs.
3. Make sure the Point Size is at least 14pt. You can change it again later if needed.
4. Do not choose Myriad Pro
5. Hit the RETURN KEY to commit the changes
7. Format Subheads Pt Size and Change to Title Case or Upper Case
7. Format Subheads Pt Size and Change to Title Case or Upper Case
1. Highlight the text for one of your Subheads with the Type Tool
2. Choose "Change Case" from the Type Menu and change the case to Title Case or Upper Case
3. Make the Pt Size bigger than your Paragraph text
4. Keep it simple! Don't use a new font. Change the font to a bold version or use the same font you used in your Headline
5. Make sure to...
• keep your total number of fonts down to 2-3 • If you use a decorative font, limit it to your headline and subheads. Only use one• Format consistently!8. Position and Scale Text Areas Again
8. Position and Scale Text Areas Again
1. Use your selection tool to position and scale your text areas. as needed.
You MIGHT need to repeat the process after you do the next lesson where we make sure to have LOT of REPETITION in our projects
9. Create Paragraph / Character Style(s)
9. Create Paragraph / Character Style(s)
1. Make sure the Subhead Type is still highlighted,
2. Open the Paragraph Styles Panel from the Window Menu.
Window > Type > Paragraph Styles
3. Click on the little black arrow to open up the flyout menu .
4. Choose "New Paragraph Style"
5. Name the New Paragraph Style "Subheads"
You can also create a Paragraph Style for your paragraph text or create a Character Style for something else
9. OPTIONAL: Edit Paragraph / Charecter Styles
9. OPTIONAL: Edit Paragraph / Charecter Styles
1. If you resize or change your area type rectangle you might want to change your Subhead settings too
2. Open the Options by choosing Paragraph / Character Style options from the fly-out menu
3. Edit the options as you wish. Remember the will apply automatically! No need to select the text!
10. Submit
10. Submit
11. Extension
11. Extension
NB Do Now 12/10/19
NB Do Now 12/10/19
What would make this text easier to read?
What would make this text easier to read?
Pd 6 only
NB Do Now 12/10/19
NB Do Now 12/10/19
Pd 6 only
Put text in columns or multiple text frames that are not so wide
Put text in columns or multiple text frames that are not so wide
Do Now 12/13/19
Do Now 12/13/19
Pd 6 Only
Which Tool can you use to quickly pull text formatting from one text area to another?
Which Tool can you use to quickly pull text formatting from one text area to another?
Do Now 11/15/19
Do Now 11/15/19
How do you apply Paragraph/Character Styles?
How do you apply Paragraph/Character Styles?
How can you edit Paragraph/Character Styles?
How can you edit Paragraph/Character Styles?
PD 1, 4, 7 only
Do Now 11/15/19
PD 1, 4, 7 onlyDo Now 11/15/19
You can apply Paragraph/Character Styles by Option Clicking or Double Clicking on the Style name in the Panel. Make sure the text is selected with the selection or type tool.
You can apply Paragraph/Character Styles by Option Clicking or Double Clicking on the Style name in the Panel. Make sure the text is selected with the selection or type tool.
You can edit the Styles by choosing "Paragraph/Character Style Options' from the Panel fly out menu.
You can edit the Styles by choosing "Paragraph/Character Style Options' from the Panel fly out menu.
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Before
After
Do Now 12/13/19
Do Now 12/13/19
Pd 6 Only
You can use the EYEDROPPER TOOL to quickly pull text formatting from one text area to another.
You can use the EYEDROPPER TOOL to quickly pull text formatting from one text area to another.
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